noun
pre-disaster risk reduction; anticipatory disaster preparation
Refers to proactive measures taken before a disaster to minimize damage, such as building reinforcement, stockpiling supplies, and evacuation planning. Often used in policy and community safety contexts.
事前防災の取り組みとして、地域の避難訓練が行われた。
As part of pre-disaster risk reduction efforts, a community evacuation drill was held.
政府は事前防災に力を入れている。
The government is focusing on anticipatory disaster preparation.
Compound of 事前 (beforehand) and 防災 (disaster prevention). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a modern coinage reflecting increased emphasis on proactive disaster management.